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I hate the cold, but one of the perks is the excuse to eat pie. I mean, don't get me wrong, pie is great any time of year as far as I'm concerned. But in winter, it just feels right! So before Spring pops along and we run out of excuse to indulge, here are a few of my favorite recipes -There are sweet, savory, dinky mini pies ( perfect for a pie bar ?!), and big to-share pie whoppers. All delicious and easy to make!
How to Style a Nautical Candy Buffet
On with our nautical theme, and excited to share the latest candy buffet post styled by the guys at Candy Galaxy - Just love the fun props and themed candy used (like chocolate seashell and Swedish fish!) and the Nautical printables too of course! ;) Check out all the eye candy and inspiration below, including full shopping list to help you re-create this look!
Red, White & Blue Nautical Inspired Party Ideas
Okay, so some of us are still feeling the chill, but what better way to escape to sunnier climes than with a little Nautical inspired party eye candy ?! I've been nursing a cold since last week (boooo), and am determined to lift my spirits anyway I can, so visualization of all things "summery and hot" totally gets my vote! Besides, I know for a fact, that our Aussie, Brazilian and southern hemisphere party friends will also appreciate the post! ;)
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So excited to say our next magazine issue is well under way, and I promise you, it will be even more fabulous than the last!! If that's possible ;) With amazing talent on board from the likes of Catch My Party, Celebrations at Home, Crissy's Crafts, The Celebration Shoppe, The Decorated Cookie to name but a few; you won't want to miss the chance to hop on board!
This giveaway is now closed! With the cold weather here to stay, sometimes you just gotta reach for that plate of comfort food to keep moral in check. It feels good to indulge in a plate of something familiar that makes me feel fuzzy inside. And despite trying to keep my new year's resolutions, I have no problem taking a detour in winter. It's my go-to equivalent of wearing a really snugly woolly sweater. But involving melted cheese instead. Yes, some of my fave comfort foods include cheese. The melted kind. Like a good ol' mac and cheese. Or a lasagna. Or tuna melt. Are you the same?
I ♥ you! Yes, you there, reading this. Know why? Because you make me get up in the morning with a spring in my step, and allow me to share my passion for all things party. You rock, basically ;) So on this heart day, I didn't want to post anything else, but a big heartfelt thanks from the bottom of my heart. And, no, you can never have too much "heart" ♥
Man, I love a good cake! To me, it epitomizes love. My earliest memories is baking cakes with my mom, surrounded by love and cake batter, licking the spoon... So now, I express my love for others by feeding them cake. Naturally, for my Valentine's Day desserts table I had to have a centerpiece cake. You know, one of those creations that make you drool? Yeah, but master baker I am not, so I often resort to printables and candy to help me decorate my cakes. Find all the steps below + a little something for you! ;)
DIY Valentine's Day Gumball Necklaces
What pops in your head when you see the words gumball + necklace in the same sentence? Gumball necklace, did you say? Yep, you guessed. I'll take edible jewelry over diamonds any day! These gumball necklaces make the perfect last minute gift, party favor or class activity for Valentine's Day. Package them in super dinky favor box , and you have the perfect little treat for your sweet Valentine, your BFFs, or yourself! ;)
How to Make a DIY Crepe or Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
For my Valentine's Day shoot , I wanted a giant balloon as my table backdrop. But the balloon cord looked naked and boring, so I decided to jazz it up with some tissue paper tassels . Tissue paper tassels are all the rage in the party world, and have been for a while now, but they are new to me in the sense that I only used them once before. And for this occasion, I didn't have time to order any nor buy tissue paper to make them myself. All I had was crepe paper left over from this shoot . So, what's a party gal to do? Yes, make do, of course! ;) I wasn't sure if was even gonna work...but guess what?! Crepe paper has hidden talents!! Full tutorial below.
Sweet Heart Valentine's Day Desserts Table & Printables
My daughter loves pink, and I love red. So this year, I decided to go 100% down the girly route for our Valentine's Day styled shoot! I adored designing our NEW Valentine's Day printables , and working with some of the party supplies we carry in the shop , like those mini gumball machines, which I am just in love with! ♥ And if you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen that being surrounded by all that candy is my idea of a heaven! Check out all the photos and styling ideas below. Warning: Glitter and girly sweetness featured heavily (and some crazy photo-bomber...).
Back with the Valentine's vibe this week, starting today with another Paint My Party post. Red and pink have to be one of my fave color combos, and Valentine's is the perfect holiday occasion to indulge. So this year I'm not holding back!
Easy DIY Lego Inspired Birthday Cake Bunting
For the Lego party shoot , I had no time to bake a Lego head cake (as I originally wanted ..), so printables came to the rescue once again. I think the bunting idea turned out super cute, which just shows that sometimes less really is more! ;)
Kids Party Ideas | A Lego Inspired Birthday
In keeping with this week's party theme, here are some ideas I put together very last minute using our NEW Lego Inspired party printables ! Hope it can help inspired your own Lego parties and celebrations - they would be perfect for a movie-watching shindig, a themed birthday party or fun play date!
Lego Inspired Birthday Desserts Table & Party Ideas
So you know, we had a Lego inspired blog hop on Tuesday ? Well, when I sent Crissy the printables for her mega cute favor bags post, she couldn't help her fabulous self and styled a gorgeous desserts table to match. Yep, that's just how she rolls. I swear, that lady is an amazing party machine!! :) Check out her awesomeness and party style ideas below for an awesome Lego inspired party.
DIY Lego Bricks Inspired Place-card Holders
Lego bricks and building blocks rule our roost. My son literally has boxes of the stuff, and so for our Lego Inspired Party week , I decided it would be cool to make use of some of them as place-card holders. At first, I thought it would require some drilling, but it turns out it was even simpler! Check out the how-to below.
DIY Lego Head Birthday Party Pinata
My son is obsessed with Lego. It's what he asks for every birthday. So when I heard the movie was coming out this year (movie release in most countries February 7th), I couldn't pass the chance to style a little something to celebrate! So this week, we're taking a breather from all things Valentine, and have loads of fabulous Lego inspired party ideas and tutorials to share on the blog. Starting today, with a DIY Lego Inspired Party Pinata + a fun blog hop with some awesome party bloggers!
I'm a "eat dessert first" kinda gal, and Valentine's Day is no different. So I've rounded up some of my faves to share here. I mean, if Valentine's day is not en excuse to cook up something sweet for the ones you love, then why not treat yourself?! ;)
Four Valentine's Day DIY Cards with Free Printables
As promised, today I'm sharing 4 super easy, mega cute Valentine's Day card/gift ideas that you can make at home. And it includes free printables!! Perfect little project for the the weekend, for a crafty afternoon with the kids or for a classroom Valentine's Day activity! 😍